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GAPPS: Rate of preventable adverse events per 1,000 patient-days among pediatric inpatients

CBE ID
3136
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
E&M Committee Rationale/Justification

Steward no longer seeking to maintain endorsement

1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Fall 2023
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

GAPPS is a measure of the number of preventable adverse events per 1,000 patient-days among pediatric inpatients. It is designed to compare rates across institutions and over time. The GAPPS measure utilizes the GAPPS trigger tool to identify adverse events.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      The number of preventable adverse events found in a patient sample.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      The denominator is 1,000 patient-days for all sampled pediatric patients who meet inclusion, but not exclusion, criteria.

    • Exclusions

      N/A

    • OLD 1.12 MAT output not attached
      Attached
      1.13a Data dictionary not attached
      No
    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Pediatric Performance Measures Phase 2
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      Center of Excellence for Pediatric Quality Measurement
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]
    • Risk Adjustment
      Statistical risk model
      Risk adjustment approach
      Off
      Risk adjustment approach
      Off
      Conceptual model for risk adjustment
      Off
      Conceptual model for risk adjustment
      Off